New Book to Include Melbourne’s Men’s Finals

Written by: Staff on 1st February 2012

New Book to Include Melbourne’s Men’s Finals

Rafael Nadal of Spain throws his hair band to the crowd after winning his men's fourth round match against compatriot Feliciano Lopez at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 22 January 2012. EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG |

©”DAILY TENNIS NEWS WIRE”

It was almost ready to go to print, but now another chapter has to be added to Steve Flink’s book, ‘The Greatest Matcher Of All Time’.

Novak Djokovic’s epic 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 7-5 victory over Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open singles final will be a last minute addition to the volume, due out June 1 by New Chapter Press. Djokovic’s victory lasted 5 hours, 53 minutes, making it the longest singles final ever at a Grand Slam tournament and the longest match in the history of the Australian Open.

“This was definitely one of the greatest matches of all time – easily one of the ten best since the Open Era of tennis started in 1968,” said Flink.

“Djokovic and Nadal both showed boundless energy and determination. They moved beyond themselves time and again, finding reserves of willpower they never knew existed. It was a match that will stand the test of time. It was riveting theatre and I am looking forward to documenting it in my book.”

The book features profiles and rankings of the greatest matches and strokes in the history of the sport. It includes matches played by such legends as Bill Tilden, Suzanne Lenglen, Rod Laver, Billie Jean King, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and many others. Flink breaks down, analyzes and puts into historical context these most memorable matches, providing readers with a courtside seat at these most historic and significant duels.

©”DAILY TENNIS NEWS WIRE”